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WJ56 UOX

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

144,250 mi
Last recorded144,250 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 UOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 144,250 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 141,328 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 137,095 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 137,095 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 130,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake wear light illuminated

Fail 20 Dec 2022 130,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake wear light illuminated

Pass 14 Jan 2022 126,280 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 119,944 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 116,938 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button missing on hand brake (1.1.6 (d))

bonnet catch sticking

front disc rusty both

passenger rear brake slight binding

Fail 3 Jan 2020 116,938 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords passenger rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm drivers rear tyre starting to crack on inside edge and worn out in parts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button missing on hand brake (1.1.6 (d))

bonnet catch sticking

brake pad warning light on broken wire

front disc rusty both

passenger rear brake slight binding

Pass 13 Dec 2018 111,494 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limits worn on outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad worning light on

Fail 10 Dec 2018 111,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light ob (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt passenger front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt missing rear (7.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limits worn on outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad worning light on

Pass 15 Dec 2017 104,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 97,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 97,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 90,527 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,699 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,520 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 62,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 21 Sep 2011 51,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,767 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,839 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 26,839 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

imbalance in front brakes.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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WJ56 UOX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 116,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ56 UOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ56 UOX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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